Jim & Deb's personal recommendations & favorites-Guidebook
Local yummy lunch and/or dinner place
Philly's Best
198 Yorba Linda BoulevardLocal Placentia eatery that is yummy & close to the house.
Local Placentia eatery with many healthy choices. You can choose to dine indoor or outdoor on their heated patio. We love their fresh Barramundi white fish, yummy.
Off the Boat Fish Grill
194 Yorba Linda BoulevardLocal Placentia eatery with many healthy choices. You can choose to dine indoor or outdoor on their heated patio. We love their fresh Barramundi white fish, yummy.
Located in Placentia, this authentic Mexican Restaurant is a favorite of many locals!
El Farolito Jr Mexican Restaurant
310 N Harbor BlvdLocated in Placentia, this authentic Mexican Restaurant is a favorite of many locals!
Both a beautiful and romantic restaurant overlooking the OC skyline. Outdoor firepits and offers both outdoor & indoor dining. It's one of our favorites. We held our wedding reception there 23+ years ago!
69 locals recommend
Orange Hill Restaurant
6410 E Chapman AveBoth a beautiful and romantic restaurant overlooking the OC skyline. Outdoor firepits and offers both outdoor & indoor dining. It's one of our favorites. We held our wedding reception there 23+ years ago!
Maki Yaki sushi
1490 N Kraemer BlvdIn the city of Placentia, it's a great Sushi restaurant!
AnQi
3333 Bristol StHigh quality and simply amazing food!
Most amazing freshly made Shanghai-style soup dumplings. Long lines, plan ahead or make reservations.
85 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
3333 PlazaMost amazing freshly made Shanghai-style soup dumplings. Long lines, plan ahead or make reservations.
Brunos Italian Kitchen
210 W Birch StGreat Italian Food!
Bristol Farms Yorba Linda
18421 Yorba Linda BlvdGrocery Store & catering
Perched on one of the highest points in North Orange County, it features a panoramic view. Romantic and charming!
24 locals recommend
Summit House Restaurant
2000 E Bastanchury RdPerched on one of the highest points in North Orange County, it features a panoramic view. Romantic and charming!
Whole Foods Market
3301 E Imperial HwyNatural & Organic grocery store.
Trader Joe's
Super Juicy Dumpling [Brea, CA]
Love their Sweet pork Shanghai dumplings & so much more!
If you like, gourmet burgers, and custom beers, this is the place for you.
Also, you’ll find some discount coupons. Personally given to us by the owner.
Craft Burger Co.
If you like, gourmet burgers, and custom beers, this is the place for you.
Also, you’ll find some discount coupons. Personally given to us by the owner.
This is one of the iconic breakfast places in North Orange County. The warn the ports are large may be a good sharing opportunity.
The Original Pancake House
This is one of the iconic breakfast places in North Orange County. The warn the ports are large may be a good sharing opportunity.
Starbucks
Delicious and consistent coffee, tea & more beverages
Yummy lunch & dinner restaurant that includes a bar with occasional live entertainment
Cedar Creek Brea
20 Pointe DrYummy lunch & dinner restaurant that includes a bar with occasional live entertainment
Fresh Off The Boat Fish Grill
Delicious fish and health food options, cooked to order.
Great pizza, sandwiches, and California wines & craft beers. Open for lunch & dinner
Craftsman Wood Fired Pizza
148 Yorba Linda BlvdGreat pizza, sandwiches, and California wines & craft beers. Open for lunch & dinner
Just a short drive from the house, Seattle based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts.
Starbucks
Just a short drive from the house, Seattle based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts.
Bring your pooch to Lazy Dog in Brea, they serve handcrafted American food & beverages, including beer & wine.
When you walk in, you get a small mountain town vibe from the warm, caring service and the rustic social
setting. It's a great place to get together with friends and family & your pup is welcome too!
240 S State College Blvd Brea, CA 92821
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Bring your pooch to Lazy Dog in Brea, they serve handcrafted American food & beverages, including beer & wine.
When you walk in, you get a small mountain town vibe from the warm, caring service and the rustic social
setting. It's a great place to get together with friends and family & your pup is welcome too!
240 S State College Blvd Brea, CA 92821
Hello Sushi Brea
Yummy sushi, pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff. We'd recommend!
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Looking for a tasty steak? Check our Ruth's Chris Steak House in Anaheim!
Morton's Steakhouse provides the most tender & yummiest steaks on the planet!
13 locals recommend
Morton's The Steakhouse
1895 Harbor BlvdMorton's Steakhouse provides the most tender & yummiest steaks on the planet!
Grab a good breakfast or lunch at the Mini Gourmet in Placentia. Open 6 days a week from 7:00am- 1:30pm (closed Wednesdays). 1210 E Yorba Linda Blvd, Placentia, CA 92870
Mini Gourmet
1210 E Yorba Linda BlvdGrab a good breakfast or lunch at the Mini Gourmet in Placentia. Open 6 days a week from 7:00am- 1:30pm (closed Wednesdays). 1210 E Yorba Linda Blvd, Placentia, CA 92870
Sightseeing & Entertainment
Places we'd recommend based on our own experiences or those or one of our family members.
Goldenrod Park
Great place for the kids to play!
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland DriveCreate memories with your loved ones!
Great place to walk on the paths around the man-made lake, look at the ducks & birds, use the playground & outdoor gym equipment.
20 locals recommend
Tri-City Park
2301 N Kraemer BlvdGreat place to walk on the paths around the man-made lake, look at the ducks & birds, use the playground & outdoor gym equipment.
The Richard Nixon Library & Museum
18001 Yorba Linda BlvdView the Richard Nixon library & birthplace.
Outdoor park featuring family activities including train rides, pony rides & paddle boat rentals.
17 locals recommend
Irvine Park Railroad
1 Irvine Park RdOutdoor park featuring family activities including train rides, pony rides & paddle boat rentals.
Disney California Adventure Park
1313 Disneyland DrDisney CA Adventure in CA!
Huntington Beach Pier is located in Huntington Beach at the crossroads of Main Street & Pacific Coast Highway (PCH-also known as route 1)
Lots of shops & eating establishments and great place to people watch.
Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA
Huntington Beach Pier is located in Huntington Beach at the crossroads of Main Street & Pacific Coast Highway (PCH-also known as route 1)
Lots of shops & eating establishments and great place to people watch.
Global shopping destination with more that 250+ boutiques, 30 critically acclaimed restaurants.
790 locals recommend
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StGlobal shopping destination with more that 250+ boutiques, 30 critically acclaimed restaurants.
Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport PierNewport Beach Pier
Catalina Flyer
400 Main StRound trip or 1-way service from Newport Beach to Catalina Island.
Santa Catalina Island (referred to as "Catalina Island"), is best known for its wildlife, scuba diving, charming coastal towns & Mt. Orizaba its highest peak.
188 locals recommend
Santa Catalina Island
Santa Catalina Island (referred to as "Catalina Island"), is best known for its wildlife, scuba diving, charming coastal towns & Mt. Orizaba its highest peak.
The birthplace of Orange County, the Mission San Juan Capistrano is a historic landmark, chapel & museum.
167 locals recommend
Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega HwyThe birthplace of Orange County, the Mission San Juan Capistrano is a historic landmark, chapel & museum.
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry WayTake in an Angels game while you're in town!
Brea Improv Comedy Club
180 S Brea BlvdLive Comedy!
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayBeautiful Cove
You don't need a reservation to walk around Downtown Disney District! Whimsical, centrally located promenade at Disneyland with shops, restaurants & a movie theater.
253 locals recommend
Downtown Disney District
1580 Disneyland DrYou don't need a reservation to walk around Downtown Disney District! Whimsical, centrally located promenade at Disneyland with shops, restaurants & a movie theater.
Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park RdFun place for the kids
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Sea World San Diego
Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio & theme park located. Most people would say 6-7 hours is the average time needed to see the best of Universal Studios.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaUniversal Studios Hollywood is a film studio & theme park located. Most people would say 6-7 hours is the average time needed to see the best of Universal Studios.
South Coast Performing Arts
14711 Bentley CirTwo-way bike trail, Pedestrian path,Fitness stations
Bike repair stations,Seating areas with shade structures
Benches, Drinking fountains, Restrooms
Interpretive signs with information and photographs on the
area’s history, butterfly gardens and low water landscaping
Tracks at Brea Trail
Two-way bike trail, Pedestrian path,Fitness stations
Bike repair stations,Seating areas with shade structures
Benches, Drinking fountains, Restrooms
Interpretive signs with information and photographs on the
area’s history, butterfly gardens and low water landscaping
Chuck E. Cheese
Pizza and fun games for kids of all ages and adults too!
PLAN YOUR VISIT SKYZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK
TRAMPOLINE PARK PRICES
Open jump lest you fly high! That means full access to all Sky Zone activities, including the Main Court, Foam Zone, Ultimate Dodgeball, Warrior Course and more!
This open jump experience, coupled with attractive trampoline park prices, awaits you throughout our regular operating hours. All ages are welcome, and a Sky Zone liability waiver is required for each jumper (those under 18 must have their waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian).
Weekends can get busy, so guarantee your jump time by reserving your spot online and sign your waiver in advance. Jump time begins every 15 minutes.
39 locals recommend
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
1301 Kellogg DrPLAN YOUR VISIT SKYZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK
TRAMPOLINE PARK PRICES
Open jump lest you fly high! That means full access to all Sky Zone activities, including the Main Court, Foam Zone, Ultimate Dodgeball, Warrior Course and more!
This open jump experience, coupled with attractive trampoline park prices, awaits you throughout our regular operating hours. All ages are welcome, and a Sky Zone liability waiver is required for each jumper (those under 18 must have their waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian).
Weekends can get busy, so guarantee your jump time by reserving your spot online and sign your waiver in advance. Jump time begins every 15 minutes.
The House of Blues is a themed restaurant & bar serving Southern California-inspired dishes, plus live music.
56 locals recommend
House of Blues
400 Disney WayThe House of Blues is a themed restaurant & bar serving Southern California-inspired dishes, plus live music.
Fun for your whole group-dinner, horses and Knights in armor!
191 locals recommend
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
7662 Beach BlvdFun for your whole group-dinner, horses and Knights in armor!
FREE--The Getty Center is renowned for its permanent collection, which includes pre-20th century European paintings, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture and decorative arts; 19th and 20th century American, European and Asian photographs; and contemporary and modern sculpture.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrFREE--The Getty Center is renowned for its permanent collection, which includes pre-20th century European paintings, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture and decorative arts; 19th and 20th century American, European and Asian photographs; and contemporary and modern sculpture.
Check out Pinot's Palette Paint & Sip Studio located:
110 W Birch St, Suite 1, Brea, CA 92821
An unforgettable evening of friends, fun, beer, wine and painting in Brea! They provide everything you need for a great night out!
Pinot's Palette
Check out Pinot's Palette Paint & Sip Studio located:
110 W Birch St, Suite 1, Brea, CA 92821
An unforgettable evening of friends, fun, beer, wine and painting in Brea! They provide everything you need for a great night out!
Founded in 1974, Callaway was the first winery to open it’s doors in the Temecula Valley. Approachable, flavorful and extremely well-balanced wines are synonymous with the Callaway name. You're invited to taste our wines at our Temecula Winery.
43 locals recommend
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
32720 Rancho California RdFounded in 1974, Callaway was the first winery to open it’s doors in the Temecula Valley. Approachable, flavorful and extremely well-balanced wines are synonymous with the Callaway name. You're invited to taste our wines at our Temecula Winery.
The OCC Swap Meet is open Saturdays and Sundays 8am-3pm. It is located in the Adams parking lot adjacent to OCC campus. Entrance and parking is free.
OCC Swap Meet
2701 Fairview RdThe OCC Swap Meet is open Saturdays and Sundays 8am-3pm. It is located in the Adams parking lot adjacent to OCC campus. Entrance and parking is free.
Head out on this 5 mile loop trail near Los Angeles, CA.
Considered a moderately challenging route, it takes 3-4 hours to complete. The trail is open year-round. Leased dogs ok. (40 miles from Placentia)
3200 Canyon Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90068
557 locals recommend
Hollywood Sign
Head out on this 5 mile loop trail near Los Angeles, CA.
Considered a moderately challenging route, it takes 3-4 hours to complete. The trail is open year-round. Leased dogs ok. (40 miles from Placentia)
3200 Canyon Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90068
The Irvine Spectrum Center is a lifestyle center developed by the Irvine Company, located in the Irvine Spectrum district on the southeast edge of Irvine, California. The center features Nordstrom and Target department stores, a ferris wheel, and a Regal Cinemas 21-screen movie theater.
Irvine Spectrum Center
The Irvine Spectrum Center is a lifestyle center developed by the Irvine Company, located in the Irvine Spectrum district on the southeast edge of Irvine, California. The center features Nordstrom and Target department stores, a ferris wheel, and a Regal Cinemas 21-screen movie theater.
2024 Concerts in the Park @ Tri-City Park in Placentia
CHeck out the schedule for free concerns and fun! Check out the lake, the walking trails, playground equipment and beautiful park.
2301 N Kraemer Blvd,. Placentia, CA 92870
2301 N Kraemer Blvd
2024 Concerts in the Park @ Tri-City Park in Placentia
CHeck out the schedule for free concerns and fun! Check out the lake, the walking trails, playground equipment and beautiful park.
2301 N Kraemer Blvd,. Placentia, CA 92870
124-acre recreational park with biking, hiking & picnicking, plus hills, a rose garden & a lake just a few miles from the house.
3300 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92835
18 locals recommend
Craig Regional Park
3300 N State College Blvd124-acre recreational park with biking, hiking & picnicking, plus hills, a rose garden & a lake just a few miles from the house.
3300 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92835
Just 10 miles from the house yoy can check out DISCOVERY CUBE-an educational museum with a focus on kids offers over 100 hands-on exhibits, plus special programs.
Address: 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
159 locals recommend
Discovery Cube Orange County
2500 N Main StJust 10 miles from the house yoy can check out DISCOVERY CUBE-an educational museum with a focus on kids offers over 100 hands-on exhibits, plus special programs.
Address: 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
IRVINE LAKE is open to shoreline fishing only, Fridays-Sundays. Note that Red Flag wind warnings or other hazards may lead to closure. No license required.
4621 E. Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado, CA 92676
Parking: $5
Irvine Lake, California 92676, USA
IRVINE LAKE is open to shoreline fishing only, Fridays-Sundays. Note that Red Flag wind warnings or other hazards may lead to closure. No license required.
4621 E. Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado, CA 92676
Parking: $5
Enjoy a visit to George J Koch Park in Placentia-it offers picnic tables, playground swings & allows leased dogs.
Address: 2210 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
Hours: Open ⋅ Daylight - sunset
George J Koch Park
Enjoy a visit to George J Koch Park in Placentia-it offers picnic tables, playground swings & allows leased dogs.
Address: 2210 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
Hours: Open ⋅ Daylight - sunset
Fitness & Leisure
Ask your hosts about the special rate they have negotiated with the fitness center!
Premier Fitness Center-message host for special discount to gain access to indoor pool, expansive weight room, sauna, spa, sports courts-including basketball & racquetball, TV lounge & more.
Meridian Qube Fitness Center
Premier Fitness Center-message host for special discount to gain access to indoor pool, expansive weight room, sauna, spa, sports courts-including basketball & racquetball, TV lounge & more.
Your dogs will love this beach! Beautiful sunsets, many dogs with large beach area for your fur baby and public bathrooms
100 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Dog Beach | Huntington Beach
Your dogs will love this beach! Beautiful sunsets, many dogs with large beach area for your fur baby and public bathrooms
100 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Fun live music for everyone to enjoy on THURSDAY nights 6-8pm April 18-June 20, 2024.
100 W Santa Fe Ave, Placentia, CA 92870, USA
Fun live music for everyone to enjoy on THURSDAY nights 6-8pm April 18-June 20, 2024.
Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.
1515 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 10, Fullerton, CA 92832
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.
1515 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 10, Fullerton, CA 92832
City advice
Don't miss
Fitness Center~ ask host for special discount code
With our special code, access to a large fitness center ~w/ sports courts, indoor swimming pool, co-ed jacuzzi, steam room, running tracks & racquetball courts for $10/day/person
(<2 miles)
Requirements: Pic ID, signed waiver, host provided code